England’s resistance can’t hide limitations

From NICK CAIN at TWICKENHAM

England ..............15ptsPenalties: Smith 18, 33, 41, 53, 61 Ireland ..............32pts Tries: Lowe 6, Keenan 37, Conan 72, Bealham 76 Conversions: Sexton 39, 74, 78Penalties: Sexton 3, 66THIS was the tipping point of England’s season, with their 2022 Six Nations future – and that of head coach Eddie Jones – in the balance after another fractured campaign.And it tipped decisively against Jones and his side when Charlie Ewels was sent off for a high challenge on the Irish lock James Ryan in the second minute of the match.The di...

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